Meaning of curlicue in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈkərliˌkju/

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1. Noun

   curlicue

   Etymology

   mid 19th century: from curly+ cue (in the sense ‘pigtail’), or -cue representing the letter q

   Definitions

   1. a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles
2. 2. a short twisting line